Grape Leaves Stuffed with Herbed Rice was one of our favorite meals when we traveled to Turkey. They are vegetarian and really delicious. The rice is flavored with cinnamon and allspice and then mixed with the Turkish trilogy of herbs of parsley, mint and dill. This rice is full of […]
I should really call this recipe Mock Sour Cherry Persian Rice. I definitely did not create this recipe. I did do a good bit of recipe research and melded all the ideas that worked for me into one. For instance, I added roasted onions because my grandson loves roasted onions. […]
A whole Roasted Cauliflower is a thing of beauty! Can anyone resist digging into that crisp outside and discovering the soft mellow flavors within? Don’t be surprised if you only get 2-3 intact slices from a large cauliflower. You can arrange the pieces that separate into a slice or serve […]
Grandma Jeannie and Annie Mae’s Tzimmis is the name of this recipe. I refer to it this way because my Grandma Jeannie taught Annie Mae, who cared for our family for 60 years, how to prepare it. I find it fascinating that a recipe that originated in Hataivich was handed […]
I first tasted Watermelon Pickles at one of my Mother’s elegant dinner parties. I was a child fascinated by what the cook was creating. She placed a circle of watermelon rind on a round piece of bread and topped it with goat cheese. It was amazing! It was only as […]
I love mashed potatoes. Actually, I love all potatoes; but I’m talking about mashed here. I find that I make mashed potatoes most often when I’m serving meat; consequently, I don’t add butter, milk or cream to the potatoes. Olive oil is my “go to” for a little healthy fat […]
This Cherry-Berry Granola Stuffing came about when Jessica, of Jessica’s Natural Foods, asked me to choose one of her granolas and create another recipe for her. I chose the Gluten-Free Cherry & Berry Granola that also happens to be nut-free. My older grandchildren are allergic to nuts, and they love […]
Brown Rice with Zucchini and Onions goes under the heading of comfort food. My adult son had about two cups of it for lunch and asked for more. He was out of luck! The family had gotten there before him and eaten most of it. Zucchini and onions add richness […]
Tired of bread stuffing, make this Rice Stuffing with Pearl Onions and Dried Fruit recipe instead of-or in addition to your bread stuffing. I use this vegan and gluten free stuffing with turkey, Cornish hens or just as a side dish with roast chicken or even fish. You can play […]
Acorn Squash Filled with Ratatouille takes advantage of the sweetness of the squash contrasted with the earthiness of the ratatouille. Quarter the squash and serve it as a side dish or serve the ratatouille in half a squash as a main dish. Acorn Squash Filled with Ratatouille is a beautiful […]